WORK PROGRAMME FOR GRANTS of the European Union represented by the European Commission, DG NEAR, Regional Cooperation and Programmes Unit

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WORK PROGRAMME FOR GRANTS 2015

of the European Union represented by the European Commission,

DG NEAR, Regional Cooperation and Programmes Unit

Agreement with the European Investment Bank for the management of the EDIF TA Pillar

1. Basic act and Financing source

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82.)

Budget line: 22.02.04.01

2. Objectives of the project, priorities and expected results

The need for a single manager responsible for the TA/Supervisory Pillar coordination and operational implementation has been stressed since the launch of EDIF in December 2012 and outlined in the EDIF Terms of Reference. This action further specifies the tasks and responsibilities of the pillar manager with particular reference to the process of preparation, selection, approval, delivery and coordination of TA actions. Having a single interlocutor for the EDIF support services will benefit the platform in terms of efficiency, coherence and consistency in the deployment of TA resources.

The project will result in improved coordination of TA and Support Services to governments and companies in the area of Private Sector Development at the regional, Western Balkans, level.

3. Eligibility conditions Direct award to EIB

4. Selection and award criteria

The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in the Practical Guide. 5. Maximum rate of European Union financing

100%

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Direct award Q1 2015

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Annual Multi-country Programme 2014 1. Basic act and Financing source

Regulation (EU) №231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession assistance (1PAII).

The objective of the Action is to strengthen capacities, networking and partnership development for agriculture, rural and economic development of rural cross-border areas in order to accelerate the EU accession process of the Western Balkans and the proper implementation of EU policies. Priority is given to the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders including local administration, the private sector and civil society as well as other relevant regional bodies so as to create the necessary framework conditions to bring along overall economic development and private sector investments in rural cross-border areas. This is to be achieved through the promotion of Area Based development (ABD) approach to facilitate sustainable growth in defined geographical areas of cross-border regions, in particular rural areas characterized by specific complex development problems.

Main expected results are related to the enhancement of the political and policy discussion on the subject among the participating IPA II Beneficiaries, the development of analysis and strategic planning of cross-border areas as well as of project proposals for economic and rural development. In addition the action also aims at improving the conditions for sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection at the designated border areas.

3. Eligibility conditions

The action will be implemented by means of a direct grant awarded to the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) in South Eastern Europe (SWG) with a duration of two calendar years on the basis of Article 190(l)(f) of the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. RRD SWG is a particular type of body with relevant technical competence and has been involved since the beginning in the development of ABD programmes and continues to be an informed and active participant of the entire evolution of this process.

Direct award to the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) in South Eastern Europe (SWG)

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 100%

6. Indicative time-schedule Direct award: Q2 2015

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WORK PROGRAMME FOR GRANTS 2015

of the European Union represented by the European Commission,

DG NEAR, Regional Cooperation and Programmes Unit and Thematic

Support, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

Annual Multi-country Programme 2015

Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance

Reform of the Public Administration is a key aspect of the EU Enlargement Strategy and a key condition for successful modernisation and delivery of services to the public. OECD/SIGMA contributes to strengthen public administrations in the Western Balkans and Turkey and build up administrative capacities for the adoption and correct implementation of the Union "acquis" so as to create adequate conditions for the integration of the Beneficiaries into the EU. SIGMA assistance encompasses several aspects of democracy, good governance and public administration reforms, such as civil service and public administration organisation and functioning, policy making, PAR coordination, public finance management and Audit and public procurement. The Action will achieve improved performance by beneficiaries through a stronger focus on how reforms can be taken forward, implemented and assessed.

Article 190 (l)(f) of the Rules of Application, since a particular type of body on account of its technical competence and its high degree of specialisation is required.

4. Selection and award criteria Direct award to OECD/SIGMA.

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 98.4%

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The Action will strengthen the cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and will provide targeted technical assistance for the implementation of country-specific policy guidance issued in the context of the enhanced economic governance approach and based on country-specific needs supporting the implementation of public financial management reform priorities in the beneficiaries.

4. Selection and award criteria Direct award to IMF.

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Direct Award: Q2 2015

7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals Total amount: EUR 8,000,000

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Trade facilitation and liberalisation in the Western Balkans remain important objectives for the EU, in the context of the economic modernisation of these economies and their abilities to face competitive pressures. The action will co-finance the regular functioning of the CEFTA Secretariat, which has a key driving role in the liberalisation process. The CEFTA Secretariat will provide technical and administrative support to the CEFTA Joint Committee and to any subcommittee, expert group or other body established by the Joint Committee. The CEFTA Secretariat shall also coordinate with the implementation of SEE2020 Strategy.

Direct award to the CEFTA Secretariat (operating grant). 5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 44.5%

7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals

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In order to better support negotiations among the CEFTA Parties and the smoothly implementation of the Agreement, the Action will strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of the CEFTA Structures through secondment of national experts from the CEFTA Parties to the Secretariat and the development of the CEFTA Management Information System. In addition, the CEFTA Secretariat will provide technical assistance for the implementation of the Agreement in areas where specific technical knowledge on trade and investment is needed and will strengthen consistencies between trade related initiatives in the region, the CEFTA agenda and the SEE 2020 strategy.

Direct award to the CEFTA Secretariat (action grant). 5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 100%

7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals Total amount: EUR 2,579,700

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WORK PROGRAMME FOR GRANTS 2015

of the European Union represented by the European Commission, DG NEAR,

Regional Cooperation and Programmes - Unit D7

Annual Multi-country Action Programme 2014 1. Basic act and Financing source

Regulation (EU) №231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession assistance (IPA II).

The action is supporting EU Agencies by allowing them to carry out preparatory measures with the Beneficiaries and stakeholders in view of their future participation in these EU Agencies upon membership or earlier. The support aims as well at knowledge transfer and capacity building in the area of expertise of the EU Agencies.

The following Agencies are awarded a grant:

1) European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction EUR 600 000

2) European Institute for Gender Equality EUR 200 000

3) European Aviation Safety Agency EUR 500 000

4) European Railway Agency EUR 300 000

5) European Maritime Safety Agency EUR 300 000

6) European Food Safety Authority EUR 600 000

7) European Chemicals Agency EUR 300 000

8) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control EUR 350 000

9) European Environment Agency EUR 600 000

10) Eurofound EUR 300 000

11 ) European Occupational Health and Safety Authority EUR 41C o o o

Expected results are established and effective networks between EU agencies and an increase in the availability of relevant data (environment, drug monitoring) or enhanced security (transport agencies) or increased participation in society (E1GE). Furthermore, an increased protection against transmissible diseases, safer food and competitiveness are targeted by the action.

Direct award to the EU Agencies 4. Selection and award criteria

Award of a direct grant to each of the EU agencies as the implementation of the actions require a particular type of body on account of its technical competence and its high degree of specialisation (Article 190 (l)(f) of the Rules of Application).

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Annual Multi-country Action Programme 2014

The objective of the Action is to strengthen the capacity of authorities in Western Balkans and Turkey to search, seize and confíscate cybercrime proceeds and prevent money laundering on the Internet.

This is to be achieved through seven expected results related to public reporting systems, legislation, interagency cooperation, risk management and guidelines for financial sector entities, public/private information sharing, judicial training and international cooperation.

The Action will be implemented following the conclusion of a direct Grant Contract with Council of Europe (CoE), based on Article 190 (l)(f) of the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 on account of its technical competence and high degree of specialisation on cybercrime legislation.

In fact, with the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, the CoE has two instruments that are most relevant for the beneficiaries in the cybercrime area. Moreover, the CoE has the necessary expertise in the subject-matter not only with respect to cybercrime and money laundering but also the specific field of criminal money flows on the Internet. The CoE successfully implemented the CyberCrime@IPA joint project which prepared the ground for the present Action. The CoE will start activities without delay given the ground work already done and tools and the network of counterparts already available. With the Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC) - in addition to external offices in most of the beneficiaries - the CoE has the infrastructure for cost-efficient implementation of multi-country actions on cybercrime.

4. Selection and award criteria Direct award to Council of Europe

7. Indicative amount EUR 5,000,000

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The objective of the Action is to measure and assess organised crime in the Western Balkans, and to develop and implement a framework for quantifying and analysing organised crime and mechanisms to monitor it in the beneficiaries.

This framework will be based on reliable data and a set of common benchmarking systems available in the Rule of Law area for evidence-based policy-making and monitoring progress in a comparable manner across the beneficiaries.

The Action will be implemented following the conclusion of a direct Grant Contract with United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC), based on Article 190 (l)(f) of the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 on account of its technical competence and high degree of specialisation.

UNODC has particular competencies in coordinating and facilitating the development of benchmarks, methodologies and approaches for a global, experience-based assessment of organised crime and corruption.

Direct award to United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime 5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 90.9%

7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals EUR 2,000,000

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The specific objective of the Action is to build capacity of the national prosecutors and young professional of post-Yugoslav countries to carry out effective war crimes investigations and trials at national level and improve cooperation among the national prosecutors' offices.

The action has three intended effects: firstly, the formal and on-the-job training for Visiting National Prosecutors (VNPs) and Visiting Young Professionals (VYPs) represent a direct investment in their knowledge and skills. Secondly, the Visiting National Prosecutors act as contact points for their domestic offices, increasing greatly the efficiency and quality of searches for evidence material through requests for assistance. Thirdly, the Action provides participants - legal professionals from the region - with possibilities for cooperation and networking opportunities.

Visible cooperation between prosecutors' offices in the region is of crucial importance. When national prosecutors cooperate as professionals they give a very strong message to their respective communities: that everyone's rights will be respected and that rule of law will prevail.

As a result, effective investigations and prosecution of war crimes will, in the long run, contribute to the rule of law, reconciliation processes and regional stability in the Western Balkans.

Direct grant to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (1CTY) based on Article 190 (l)(f) of the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 on account of its technical competence and high degree of specialisation. Only the ICTY, responsible for the war crime judgements, has the technical capacity and knowledge to conduct this assignment.

Direct grant to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals EUR 500,000

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The specific objective of the Action is to strengthen regional news exchange from the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

Activities involve and focus around: • Daily written and audio reports

• Weekly television program - TV Tribunal • Documentary production

• Technical and information support to media in the Western Balkans β Synergies wiťn tne Western Balkans Τransitional Justice NGO's • Video Archive Project

The Action will be implemented following the conclusion of a direct grant with SENSE News, based on article 190 (l)(f), of the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union on account of its technical competence and high degree of specialisation. Only the SENSE News Agency, who has been covering regularly and systematically all the trials and other relevant activities at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) for a number of years, has the technical capacity to conduct this assignment.

4. Selection and award criteria Direct grant to SENSE News Agency

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NB: respective financing decision has not yet been adopted

2= Objectives of the project, priorities and expected results

The specific objective of the Action is to have (more) witnesses of crime coming forward to denounce and report criminal acts and to collaborate with justice to get the perpetrators convicted. This because these witnesses (and of also victims) can be assured that their lives and livelihood are duly protected and secured throughout the region and abroad, thanks to

• a reinforced institutional capacity of the Witness Protection Units and other relevant agencies in the beneficiaries to offer protection to witnesses and collaborators of justice, before, during and after the trial, within and/or outside their territory

• a better inter-agency co-operation in witness protection at the national level across the beneficiaries

• effective compensation mechanisms for victims of crime

• and appropriate facilities to shelter, provide education, work, etc. as evidenced by a clear legislative framework and police and judiciary practices.

The Action will be implemented following the conclusion of a Grant Contract to NI-CO - Northern Ireland Co-operation Overseas Ltd who implemented phase 1 and 2 and has thus become the particular type of body on account of its technical competence, its high degree of specialisation, permitting a direct award based on article 190 (1) (f) RAP. Financing in full is essential since it is in the interests of the European Union to be the sole donor of this action, in particular to ensure visibility of this action.

Direct award to Northern Ireland Co-operation Overseas Ltd 5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 100%

7. Indicative amount EUR 5,000,000

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Civil Society Facility and Media Programme 2014 - Support to regional thematic networks of civil society organizations

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities and expected results

To empower civil society and media organisations from the Western Balkans and Turkey to be effective and independent actors on issues relevant to freedom of expression and association with capacity to influence policy and decision making processes. The programme will finance mainly the constitution and/or consolidation of cross-country thematic network of civil society organizations through long-term grants. The thematic priorities for 2015 will be defined ;.Γέ the Guidelines for applicants.

In addition to the standard eligibility conditions for call for proposals under IPA, to be eligible the applicant must be based in one of the beneficiary countries and be active' in and/or group CSOs from at least four of the seven IPA Beneficiaries in the Western Balkans and Turkey. CSOs from EU Member States could be co-applicants of the actions.

The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in the Practical Guide to contract procedures for EU external actions.

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Call for proposals launch: Q2 2015

7. Indicative amount of call for proposals

EUR 16,100,000

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Civil Society Facility and Media Programme 2014 - Operating grants for Civil Society Organizations

To empower civil society and media organisations from the Western Balkans and Turkey to be effective and independent actors on issues relevant to freedom of expression and association with capacity to influence policy and decision making processes. This is a follow-up programme to the Call for Proposals EuropeAid/136034/DH/ACT/Multi and it is meant to award a new operational grant to support the second year of activities of the CSOs that were successful in the initial call.

In addition to the standard eligibility conditions for call for proposals under IPA, to be eligible the applicant must be based in one of the beneficiary countries and be active in and/or group CSOs from at least four of the seven IPA Beneficiaries in the Western Balkans and Turkey. CSOs from EU Member States could be co-applicants of the actions.

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 90°/в

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals

No new call for proposals will be open since the grants will be a follow up of the operating grants awarded with the Call for Proposals EuropeAid/136034/DH/ACT/Multi.

7. Indicative amount of call for proposals

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Civil Society Facility and Media Programme 2015 1. Basic act and Financing source

Regulation (EU) №231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an instrument for Pre-accession assistance (IPA II).

The project will support the Council of Europe in implementing activities aimed at obtaining judiciary acting in conformity with article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights as well as a reformed and professional Public Service Media ensuring content pluralism in an independent and accountable manner.

The expected results are:

1. Independent and professional regulators preserve media pluralism and prevent unfair competition in media market

2. Judiciary acting in conformity with article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights 3. Reformed and professional Public Service Media ensure content pluralism in an independent and

accountable manner 3. Eligibility conditions

Direct award to the Council of Europe (CoE) 4. Selection and award criteria

Direct award

7. Indicative amount of the grant EUR 2,500,000

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The project will support UNESCO, in partnership with international media CSOs and local self-regulatory bodies, in implementing activities aimed at increasing the public demand for quality media through Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and for improving internal governance and transparency of media outlets.

1. Public demand for quality media is increased and citizens are empowered through Media and Information Literacy (MIL) to better understand the role of online and offline media

2. Improved internal governance and transparency within media outlets through the implementation of internal rules, labour standards and enforcement of ethical codes

3. Media accountability towards users increased thanks to efficient and sustainable self-regulation mechanisms and the inclusion of professional standards in the basic education of journalists 3. Eligibility conditions

Direct award to UNESCO

4. Selection and award criteria Direct award

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The objective of the project is to offer advocacy and institutional support in order to complete the transition of the Initiative for RECOM from the civil to the political level. To this aim the project will coordinate the functioning of the different bodies of the Initiative (Assembly, RECOM regional Council); facilitate the interstate efforts to participate in the process; support the organization of public debates, press conferences, etc. The project will also support RECOM in fulfilling its core mandate, namely completing the empirical research related to the list of victims, concentration camps and other places of detention.

1. Post-Yugoslav countries established a RECOM interstate Commission in cooperation and consultation process with their civil societies

2. Researching and documenting human losses and detention sites during the war in Kosovo; the war in Croatia; in Bosnia and Herzegovina and during the NATO bombing of FR of Yugoslavia is completed

Direct award to the Humanitarian Law Center (HLC) coordinating the Coalition for RECOM 4. Selection and award criteria

Direct award.

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The programme aims at enhancing the capacities of CSOs to better monitor the realisation of children's rights, in particular with regard to the protection of children from violence and the social inclusion of children with disabilities. Any differences between girls and boys relating to these issues will be addressed.

1. Mechanisms for identifying and responding to violence against children and ensuring social inclusion of children with disabilities are in place

2. Data on child victims of violence and children with disabilities is available. 3. Eligibility conditions

Direct award to UNICEF and EDF (European Disability Forum). 4. Selection and award criteria

Direct award.

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This project is part of a programme aiming at developing and rendering operational support to comprehensive migration management systems in the IPA II Beneficiaries. More precisely, the project will support FRONTEX in implementing activities that seek to improve the capacity of IPA II Beneficiaries to offer a protection-sensitive response to mixed migration flows by strengthening identification mechanisms and therefore allowing for the adequate linking of the correctly identified group of migrant to the relevant national referral mechanism. The programme will further aim to enhance information exchange mechanisms and build up mechanisms for non-voluntary return solutions.

1. Identification of mixed migration flows at first and second point of contact and within the territory as well as screening on nationalities improved

2. Identification is linked to the relevant national referral systems taking into account the classification of the migrant as an irregular migrant, asylum seeker or person with other

protection needs (such as unaccompanied minor, potential victim of trafficking in human beings or other)

3. Eligibility conditions Direct award to Frontex

4. Selection and award criteria Direct award.

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This project is part of a programme aiming at developing and rendering operational support to comprehensive migration management systems in the IPA II Beneficiaries. More precisely, the project will support IOM in implementing activities that seek to improve the capacity of IPA II Beneficiaries to offer a protection-sensitive response to mixed migration flows by setting up effective improving mechanisms for voluntary return solutions. IOM will also be in charge to provide operational support to the overall regional programme.

The expected results are: voluntary return mechanisms established at regional level and operational cooperation established with selected countries of origin

Direct award to the International Organisation for Migration 4. Selection and award criteria

Direct award.

6= Indicative time-schedule Direct award: Q3 2015

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The projects seeks to contribute to reducing the socio-economic gap between Roma and non-Roma population in the Western Balkans by offering support in form of policy advice and technical assistance to governments in ensuring that Roma issues are mainstreamed throughout all government policies. The expected results are:

1. Accelerated pace of implementation of National Roma Strategies and adaptations made where needed, including specific targets and budget allocations

2. Improved institutional cross-sector coordination to address challenges for the Roma population in receiving equal access to rights at the national level

3. Good institutional and thematic examples on implementation and existing challenges are being exchanged between governments and between governments and civil society and applied in practice

Direct award to the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) 4. Selection and award criteria

Direct award

7. Indicative amount of the grant EUR 800,000

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of Delegation of the European Union to Albania

Civil Society Facility Programme for Albania 2014/2015

1. Basic act and/or Financing source

Commission Decision n.2014/31605; BGUE-B2014-22.020401-C1-ELARG DELALB

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the period 2014/2020 and expected results In 2013 DG Enlargement has defined, through a large consultation process involving all the IPA countries, the Guidelines for Support to Civil Society Organizations in the period 2014/20. The Guidelines identify as priority of EU support to civil society two main goals: 1) achieving an environment that is conducive to civil society activities and 2) building the capacity of CSOs to be effective and accountable independent actors.

In this frame, a call for proposals will be launched with the aim to encourage the active participation of civil society in policy-making and contributing to the fulfilment of Albania's obligations under the EU Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement. More in detail, the Call will aim to promote the strengthening of the CSOs capacities in terms of internal structure and governance, partnership at local and national level, administrative capacity and financial sustainability.

The specific focus of the Call will be on the promotion of respect for justice and rule of law and promotion of good governance practices. The specific aim of the grant will be to target - through a sub-granting mechanism - grass-roots based organizations which are usually not able to take part in EU funding schemes. The applicant will therefore be requested to manage the redistribution of at least 70% of the value of the contract through sub-granting.The expected result of the present contract is to have a reinforced group of CSOs able to work in a professional and sustainable way addressing - also in collaboration with other CSOS and with the relevant governmental counterparts - justice and good governance issues also at policy level.

Three sets of eligibility criteria will be considered, relating to:

(1) the actors:· The applicant, i.e. the entity submitting the application form, if any, its co-applicant(s) and, if any, affiliated entity(ies) to the applicant and/or to a co-applicant(s);

(2) the actions: Actions for which a grant may be awarded

(3) the costs: Types of cost that may be taken into account in setting the amount of the grant. 4. Selection and award criteria

The evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in the Practical Guide.

5.

Maximum rate of European Union financing

95% (indicatively)

The call for proposal is planned to be launched, as open call, in the second quarter of 2015. 7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals

Total amount: EUR 3,400,000 (1 call for proposal will be launched including funds from the CSF Programmes 2014 and 2015).

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Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination

Sector fiche - IPA National programmes / Component I

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the period 2014/2020 and expected results The main objective of the intervention is to contribute to an independent, impartial, efficient, and professional Justice and Rights sector in Albania in line with EU aqcuis and international standards. Particularly, the programme aims at achieving the following results:

• Human Rights (HR) and Anti-discrimination (AD) legal framework, policies and coordination Improved

• Strengthened administrative/professional capacities and efficiency of the main HR and AD bodies to effectively formulate, implement and

• monitor anti-discrimination laws and policies

• Raised awareness of general public and specific target groups on anti-discrimination policy and human rights protection.

In line with the IPA 2013 Sector Fiche, the operations foreseen under this sector programme will be a direct grant to the Council of Europe, implemented under centralised management through the EU Delegation to Albania.

The Council of Europe was chosen as main actor in the country, with sufficient capacity and experience to implement this contract.

4. Selection and award criteria Direct Grant to the Council of Europe

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals The contract is expected to be signed during Q3 of 2015. 7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals

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European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights 2014 - 2015

REGULATION (EU) No 235/2014 of the European parliament and the Council, Commission Decision n.2014/037/396;

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the period 2014/2020 and expected results The main objective of this grant it to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation. In particular, the call will aim at protecting human rights, particularly of vulnerable groups, for example:

• promoting women's rights, gender equality and women's empowerment • Protecting the rights of the child

• Advancing the rights of discriminated groups, focusing on people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, In this frame, a call for proposals will be launched with the aim to encourage the active participation of civil society in policy-making and contributing to the fulfilment of Albania's obligations under the EU Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement.

The specific aim of the grant will be to target - through a sub-granting mechanism - grass-roots based organizations which are usually not able to take part in EU funding schemes. The applicant will therefore be requested to manage the redistribution of at least 70% of the value of the contract through sub-granting.

Three sets of eligibility criteria will be considered, relating to:

(1) the actors: The applicant, i.e. the entity submitting the application form, if any, its co-applicant(s) and, if any, affiliated entity(ies) to the applicant and/or to a co-applicant(s);

(2) the actions:

Actions for which a grant may be awarded (3) the costs:

Types of cost that may be taken into account in setting the amount of the grant. 4. Selection and award criteria

Maximum rate of European Union financing will indicatively be 95% of the total eligible costs of the action.

The call for proposal is planned to be launched, as open call, in Q2 of 2015.

7.

Indicative amount of calls for proposals

Total amount of EUR 1,150,000 (One call for proposal will be launched including funds from the EIDHR 2014 and 2015 (with suspensive clause until adoption of the Action Plan 2015).

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Technical Assistance to the Community Centre in Tirana

1. Basic act and/or Financing source IPA National Programme for Albania, 2012

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for 2015-2016 and expected results

Main objective of the grant is: To contribute to the improvement of social services and infrastructure for the vulnerable groups in the main cities of Tirana and Durres.

Expected results:

• New concept and structures for the Multifunctional Community Service Centers (MFSC) established

• Long term action plan for social services developed

• Necessary skills of the MFSC stafffor the management and operation of the center acquired

Conditions to be published in the Guidelines for Applicants at the time of launching the Call for proposals

90.91%

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Q3 2015

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Cross-border programme Greece-Albania under the IPA cross-border co-operation Component for the year 2012-2013,2013 part

1. Basic act and/or Financing source IPA Component II (2013/024-195)

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for 2015 and expected results Objectives

The overall objective of this grant is to ensure an effective management, implementation and information flow of the Programme.

Results expected

Proper management and implementation of the Programme, including monitoring and awareness rising, ensured by Joint Management Structures.

Direct Grant to the Albanian Ministry of Integration, the national Operating Structure (OS) of the Programme, to support the activities of the OS, Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) and Joint technical secretariat (JTS).

85%

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Signature of direct grant contract expected in Q4 2015. 7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals EUR 176,108

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Cross-border programme Albania-Montenegro under the IPA Cross-border co-operation Component for the years 2012-2013, 2012 part

1. Basic act and/or Financing source IPA Component II (2012/023-037)

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for 2015 and expected results Objectives

The overall objective of this TA grant is to ensure an effective management and information flow of the Cross-border Programme between the Republic of Albania and Montenegro.

The specific objectives of this TA grant are to:

- to support the work of the national Operating Structure (OS) and of the Joint Management Structures (Joint Monitoring Committee and Joint Technical Secretariat), ensuring the efficient implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme, as well as an optimal use of resources;

- to ensure programme awareness amongst national, regional and local communities and in general among the population in the programming area. It also supports awareness-raising activities at the country level in order to inform citizens in both countries about the programme.

Results expected

Proper implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CBC Programme Al bania-Montenegro ensured. Grant contracts properly monitored. Awareness of the programme among national, regional and local communities and general public increased.

Technical Assistance to support the work of the national Operating Structure (OS) and the Joint Management Structures (JMS) of the Programme ensuring efficient and effective implementation, administration, monitoring, control, evaluation, and information and publicity activities.

85 %

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Information and Communication Programme - TV series/ productions on promoting EU Enlargement

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA); 2014/031-745

2. Objectives of the programme and expected results

The grants will be awarded through an open Call for Proposals procedure and aim to contribute to an improved quality of information of Albanian citizens on EU policies and their relevance vis-à-vis their daily life as well as vis-à-vis the EU perspective of the country as such.

Objectives:

- To increase the number of quality TV programmes about EU policies produced and broadcasted in Albania;

- To stimulate an informed public debate in the country about the benefits and challenges of the EU integration process;

To contribute to raising citizen's awareness of the importance of EU external assistance in Albania;

- To enhance the position of independent media and standards of television production through partnership building, exchange of programmes and flow of information. Results:

- Albanian general public and specific target groups including youth will be better informed about EU policies and EU integration process and the Albanian media's capacities and standard of reporting about EU integration issues strengthened.

- Interest in the EU, EU-Albania relations and public debate on EU increased. 3. Eligibility conditions

Conditions to be published in the Guidelines for Applicants at the time of launching the Call for proposals

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing: 80% 6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Announcement June 2015; Award November 2015 7. Indicative amount of calls for proposals EUR 100,000

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of the European Union represented by the European Commission

for Bosnia and Herzegovina

IPA 2014 - Support to Capacity Building of civil society organisations in elections' observations

Regulation (EU) №236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 laying down common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for financing external action, and

IPA 2014 Civil Society Facility Programme, BGUE-B2015-22.020401-C8-ELAUG 2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the 2015 and expected results

To enhance the role and capacity of BiH civil society to effectively support further democratic consolidation by contributing to the free and fair election process in BiH. Overall, these efforts are aimed at anchoring democratic values and structures and fostering citizens' participation and democratic developments

Results expected:

Civil society organisations are capable to effectively monitor elections' processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, report irregularities and provide different types of analysis related to elections.

3. Eligibility conditions Call for proposals under IPA 4. Selection and award criteria

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 90°/ό

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Call for proposals launch Q1/2015

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IPA 2014 - Support to CSOs to combat corruption

Regulation (EU) №231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an Instrument for Pre-accession assistance (IPA II)

IPA 2014 Civil Society Facility Programme, BGUE-B2015-22.020401-C8-ELARG 2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the 2015 and expected results

To support CSOs' anti-corruption initiatives, particularly in the area of health and education and enhance visibility of anti-corruption campaigns.

Results expected:

The CSOs contribute to combating corruption, particularly in areas of health and education and these anti-corruption initiatives get proper visibility.

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Call for proposals launch Ql/2015

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IPA 2015 - Support to CSOs in areas of journalism and human rights concerning the right to a free access to information, freedom of expression, protection against violence and pressure and education and entrepreneurship and environment

IPA 2014 Civil Society Facility Programme, BGUE-B2015-22.020401-C8-ELARG

2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the 2015 and expected results

- Competitiveness and innovation, local development strategies - Strengthen the development of SMEs / education, employment, entrepreneurship and social policies.

- Contributing directly to the implementation of the EU environmental standards.

- Fundamental rights: support to networking of CSOs in areas of journalism and human rights concerning the right to a free access to information, freedom of expression, protection against violence and pressure.

Expected results

The CSOs contribute to combating unemployment, strengthen education, promote entrepreneurship and also to implementation of EU environmental standards and BiH's international obligations in the area of environment protection.

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Call for proposals launch Ql/2014

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IPA 2014 - Support to Civil Society in awareness rising, advocacy and recovery assistance to flood affected areas

IPA 2014 National IPA Programme - Special Measures, BGUE-B2015-22.020401-C8-ELARG 2. Objectives of the programme, priorities for the 2015 and expected results

To support the civil society efforts in awareness rising for flood prevention, as well as implementation of the short and mid-term efforts for recovery of flood-affected areas through support for the priorities in the area of environment, employment, education, health, social inclusion and any other sector excluding the reconstruction of housing and public infrastructure.

• CSOs raise public awareness on a need for liable management of water beds, drainage systems, lumbering, as well as on risks of irresponsible spatial planning which may affect drainage of rain falls through public awareness and advocacy activities.

• CSOs assist targeted municipalities to develop flood prevention and monitoring plans as well as early warning systems.

• CSOs assist affected small independent businesses to recover in flood affected areas. • CSOs assist the flood affected families in economic recovery.

• CSOs assist in environmental recovery in flood affected areas.

• CSOs provide assistance in education, health, social inclusion in flood affected areas. 3. Eligibility conditions

Call for proposals under IPA 4. Selection and award criteria

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing Up to 100%

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IPA 2014 - Support to housing interventions in flood-affected areas 1. Basic act and/or Financing source

Objective of the programme is to provide support to reconstruction activities of 2014 flooded dwellings and provision of livelihoods packages.

Dwellings reconstructed and livelihoods packages provided. 3. Eligibility conditions

Call for proposals under IPA 4. Selection and award criteria

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IPA 2014 - Support to civil protection 1. Basic act and/or Financing source

The programme will provide access to large scale civil protection practical exercises and modular trainings that will allow intervention teams to practice how to quickly respond if natural and manmade disasters occur. Through this assistance, Disaster Risk Reduction programmes will be established and the planning process will be improved. In addition, the Action will support the accession process of the country into the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Result 1: Bosnia and Herzegovina competent institutions developed capacities needed for become an effective member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Result 2: Civil protection authorities and intervention teams are capable to effectively respond in the event of major emergency in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Result 3: Disaster Risk Reduction approach through integrated assessment and preparedness planning established in the Civil Protection Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina

6. Indicative time-schedule of call for proposals Call for proposals launch Q2/2014

7. Indicative amount of call for proposals EUR 1,500,000

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IPA 2012 and 2013 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Serbia, Call for proposals

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)

IPA 2012 and 2013 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Serbia, BGUE-B2014-22.025100-C8-ELARG DELBIH

Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Serbia, Call for proposals

The global objective of the grant scheme is to stimulate the economies and reduce the relative isolation of the eligible area by strengthening joint institutional networks and the capacities of human resources. Specific Objective:

• Maintaining the high quality of the environment of the eligible area as an economic resource by cooperating in joint protection and exploitation initiatives, helping Serbia and Bosnia and Hezegovina in the flood prevention, and recovery operations and emergency response.

The above specific objective focuses on the establishment of a sound basis for the joint activities in the programme area.

3. Eligibility conditions Call for proposals under IPA

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IPA 2012 and 2013 Cross - Border Cooperation Programme - BiH & Serbia: Support to administration, implementation, information, publicity and evaluation of Cross-border co operation programme Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)

IPA 2012 and 2013 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Serbia, BGUE-B2014-22.025100-C8-ELARG DELBIH

Cross - Border Cooperation Programme - BiH & Serbia: Support to administration, implementation, information, publicity and evaluation of Cross-border co-operation programme Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Direct award to DEI (Directorate for European Integration) The overall objective of Technical Assistance priority is to provide effective and efficient administration and implementation of the CBC programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Expected results:

• To ensure continuation of efficient and coherent operation of BiH national and joint structures in CBC programme Serbia - BiH 2007-2013 management;

• To provide and disseminate information on CBC programme Serbia - BiH to public authorities, general public and programme beneficiaries and to improve capacity of potential applicants within the programme area.

3. Eligibility conditions Direct award DEI BiH

In line with the applicable provisions of the Rules of Application of the EU Financial Regulation (Article 190 RAP for grants and 266 to 270 RAP for procurement) and in line with the relevant Financing Agreement defining that the relevant Contracting Authorities should establish individual direct grant agreements without call for proposals with the Operating Structures for amounts up to those provided under the TA Priority II in each country.

5. Maximum rate of European Union financing 85°/ω

6. Indicative time-schedule of calls for proposals Direct award contract signature Q2/2015

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IPA 2012 and 2013 Cross - Border Cooperation Programme - BiH & Croatia: Support to administration, implementation, information, publicity and evaluation of Cross-border co operation programme Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)

IPA 2012 and 2013 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Croatia, BGUE-B2014-22.025100-C8-ELARG DELBIH

Cross - Border Cooperation Programme - BiH & Croatia: Support to administration, implementation, information, publicity and evaluation of Cross-border co-operation programme Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Direct award to DEI (Directorate for European Integration) The overall objective of Technical Assistance priority is to provide effective and efficient administration and implementation of the CBC programme Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina

Expected results:

• To ensure continuation of efficient and coherent operation of BiH national and joint structures in CBC programme Croatia- BiH 2007-2013 management;

• To provide and disseminate information on CBC programme Croatia - BiH to public authorities, general public and programme beneficiaries and to improve capacity of potential applicants within the programme area.

3. Eligibility conditions Direct award DEI BiH

In line with the applicable provisions of the Rules of Application of the EU Financial Regulation (Article 190 RAP for grants and 266 to 270 RAP for procurement) and in line with the relevant Financing Agreement defining that the relevant Contracting Authorities should establish individual direct grant agreements without call for proposals with the Operating Structures for amounts up to those provided under the TA Priority II in each country.